Recent content by jkats

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    Stub out too short...

    Thanks for the suggestion Sylvan. I tried the split escutcheon but it was a little too thick. Maybe I'll try to file it down a bit.
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    Stub out too short...

    Finishing off a bathroom remodel and realized the stub out for the toilet supply line is too short. With the escutcheon in place, there's not enough pipe to install the stop valve. If I remove the escutcheon I can install the stop valve, but there is not enough room left to use even a retrofit...
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    Fleck 7000sxt - constant trickle from drain

    Thanks dittohead. Any recommendation on best place to purchase parts?
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    Fleck 7000sxt - constant trickle from drain

    Hi all. Several years ago (with help of many of you) I installed several water softeners with the Fleck 7000sxt valve - for myself and several relatives. The other day, we noticed a constant trickle of water coming out of the drain of the softener I installed at my uncle's house. The trickle is...
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    Problems replacing a rusted out toilet flange...

    Quick follow-up question. I ended up getting the Sioux Chief 887-AM, which is the non-gasketed (glue-in) flange. I'm not sure if this is a problem, but the flange seems to fit pretty loosely in the pipe (there is actually a bit of wiggle room). Every other time I've cemented ABS or PVC pipe, the...
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    Problems replacing a rusted out toilet flange...

    Thanks Reach4 - I will order one of those and give it a shot.
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    Problems replacing a rusted out toilet flange...

    Hi all, I'm in the middle of a bathroom renovation, and when I removed my toilet I saw that the metal ring on the flange was rusted out, so I removed it. I have not removed the rest of the flange, which is fitted over the the 4" ABS drain pipe (see pic). I will be tiling the concrete floor...
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    Problem with auto-shutoff float...

    Thanks Dittohead - I cut off 5 inches and all is well!
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    Problem with auto-shutoff float...

    My BLFC is .25, so looks like I'm good there. The bottom of my float is about 13 or 14 inches off the bottom of the tank.
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    Problem with auto-shutoff float...

    Hi all, I'm running into a minor problem with an install I did for a relative several months ago. The softener has a Fleck 7000sxt, 3.0 ft3 of resin, and an 18x33 brine tank. I used the following settings: DF Gal VT Df2b CT Fd C 72 H 23 RS sf SF 10 DO 14 RT 2:00 BW 10 BD 60 B2...
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    Drain line on a Fleck 7000SXT w/ 5gpm DLFC...

    Hi guys. I'm currently installing a couple of water softeners with Fleck 7000 SXT valves and 3.0 cubic ft of resin (14"x65" tanks). I was advised to use 3/4" pvc for the drain lines since they use a larger DLFC (the button says "500"). However, in one of the installs, the builders of the house...
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    Question regarding connecting a softener

    Well, I called the county building dept. (ventura county in socal) and was told no pvc indoors. Believe it or not, none of my local hardware stores sell cpvc (only lowes has a very limited selection). At this point, I'm thinking of going PEX. Not the cheapest since I'll have to spring for the...
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    Drain line size question...

    Thanks Dittohead! That's exactly what I needed to know. It's 9' up, so shouldn't be a problem. I didn't even think to use pvc - that'll save me some $$!
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    Drain line size question...

    I'm currently installing a Fleck 7000SXT 3.0 cubic foot system in a 14x65" tank. The DLFC button says 500 (I assume that's 5.0 gpm). Should I use 1/2" tubing or 3/4" for the drain line, or does it even matter? Not sure if this will makes a difference, but I need to run the drain line overhead...
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